Bid Manager (Construction)
Location: Worcester, Worcestershire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Manager to join a growing construction business based in Worcester. The successful candidate will take ownership of the bid and tender process, managing submissions for public and private sector construction projects across a diverse portfolio of works.
Working closely with pre-construction, estimating, commercial, operational and senior leadership teams, you will be responsible for developing high-quality, winning submissions that demonstrate technical capability, value, innovation and social value commitments.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the end-to-end bid process from opportunity identification through to submission and contract award.
* Review tender documentation, client requirements and procurement routes to determine bid strategy.
* Coordinate and lead bid kick-off meetings and progress reviews.
* Work closely with Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, Design Managers and Operational Teams to develop compliant tender responses.
* Prepare and write quality responses for PQQs, SQs, ITTs, framework submissions and negotiated tenders.
* Develop compelling content covering methodology, programme delivery, quality, health and safety, environmental management, sustainability and social value.
* Ensure all submissions are completed accurately, professionally and within deadlines.
* Maintain and update bid libraries, case studies, CVs, project references and supporting documentation.
* Liaise with clients and procurement teams regarding clarifications and tender queries.
* Conduct tender debriefs and analyse feedback to improve future submissions.
* Monitor tender portals and framework opportunities, identifying projects aligned with business objectives.
* Support business development activities and framework management initiatives.
Key Skills and Experience
Essential
* Proven experience in a Bid Manager, Senior Bid Writer, Proposals Manager, or Pre-Construction role within the construction industry.
* Strong understanding of UK construction procurement processes.
* Experience managing bids for public and private sector construction projects.
* Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to interpret technical construction information and translate it into client-focused responses.
* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
* Experience working to tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Desirable
* Experience with framework agreements and public sector procurement routes.
* APMP Practitioner or equivalent qualification.
* Knowledge of social value requirements and sustainability initiatives within construction.
* Experience with procurement portals such as Proactis, Delta eSourcing, Jaggaer, In-Tend, or Contracts Finder.
* Construction-related qualification (HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent).
Personal Attributes
* Commercially minded with a strong desire to win work.
* Highly organised and methodical.
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
* Collaborative and able to build effective relationships across departments.
* Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
* Resilient and capable of working effectively under pressure.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
* Company pension scheme.
* Professional development and training support.
* Career progression opportunities.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Generous annual leave entitlement.
* Employee wellbeing programme.